Professional Application Designer

We are seeking a highly skilled Professional Application Designer to design, develop, and support mission-critical application solutions. This role sits at the intersection of complex software engineering and the healthcare industry. You will work across the full software development lifecycle—from initial analysis and architecture to coding, testing, and production support. This is a fully remote position within the Mountain Time Zone . What You Will Do Design & Develop: Translate complex business requirements into functional technical specifications. Design, code, test, and implement high-performance application programs. Optimize & Enhance: Perform research on existing systems to recommend improvements; develop and enhance applications to support evolving operational needs. Architecture & Documentation: Create detailed component-level specifications and technical documentation (design, testing, and system docs). Testing & Quality: Develop and execute comprehensive test plans (including regression testing), identify defects, and participate in peer code reviews to ensure high standards. Production Support: Troubleshoot system issues and provide support for production environments to ensure performance and compliance standards are met. What You Will Bring Experience: 4+ years in application development and batch programming. Technical Core: Strong proficiency in C programming (memory management, performance optimization, and debugging). Database & Environment: Experience with SQL (preferably embedded in C), Oracle databases , and hands-on experience in Linux/Unix environments (shell scripting and process management). Integrations: Familiarity with SOAP/RESTful APIs and JSON. Tools: Proficiency with Git or TFS, and IDEs such as Visual Studio Code. Healthcare Expertise: (Preferred) Knowledge of Medicaid, HIPAA, and PHI compliance, as well as experience with claims adjudication processes. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience). You Will Be Successful If... You are a proactive problem-solver who can propose alternative technical approaches when needed. You maintain high standards for code quality and documentation. You can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams while remaining productive independently. Bonus Points Portfolio: Candidates who can provide a portfolio or samples of past work to showcase their design and coding methodology will be prioritized